ALS is an entirely new development in GYN laparoscopic surgery that utilizes the newest and highest level of laparoscopic technology in combination with proven surgical techniques. The result is a surgical procedure providing patients with the smallest incisions possible and the best recovery times.
ALS can be used for all GYN conditions, including fibroids, hysterectomy, ovarian masses, endometriosis, prolapse and incontinence, and cancer surgery. The “retroperitoneal dissection” method, or RPD, is used with ALS procedures. Retroperitoneal dissection is a very effective way to fully identify the anatomy during pelvic surgery. This allows the surgeon to avoid injury to the bladder, rectum, large vessels, and the ureter (tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder), and also allows for control of blood flow to the uterus or ovaries during surgery. Compared to standard laparoscopy and robotic surgery, retroperitoneal dissection is safer, results in less bleeding during surgery and far less complications, and is the most effective way to perform laparoscopic surgery.
ALS also uses proven techniques in GYN surgery to eliminate large incisions and long surgical procedures. By keeping the incisions the smallest possible, most all patients leave the hospital the same day, are back to work within 5 to 7 days, have minimal pain, and are active throughout their recovery period. The combination of the highest level of laparoscopic technology with effective GYN surgery techniques is a common sense, cost effective approach to GYN surgery. The result is a surgical procedure that is far superior to standard laparoscopy and robotic surgery, providing the most effective and efficient results possible with the lowest complication rates published worldwide.
ALS is the better option. To learn more about ALS procedures, please refer to specific conditions and procedures in this website, and make an appointment to see one of the physicians at the Women's Surgery Center to discuss your specific needs further.